Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 25 January 2016
Its not everyday golf companies claim to invent a new product category, and when they do we usually greet the statement with a hell of a lot of scepticism. However Ping’s lead Engineer Marty Jertson insists “The Crossover is not a Driving Iron…it delivers hybrid like launch and distance but with the spin of an iron.” So the Crossover is...
Written by Rob McGarr on Monday 25 January 2016
Scotty Cameron putters never go cheap, but this ‘Double Trouble’ will set you back a serious chunk, and you’re unlikely to use it in many monthly medals. Handmade by Scotty Cameron himself for a corporate team-building exercise, the Double Trouble features a Terylium Del Mar II head, with a shaft attached at each end. It lets two players – one left-handed...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 25 January 2016
FootJoy has introduced a brand new category of golf shoe called the FreeStyle. And its got F.R.O.G.S. technology specifically to deliver exceptional performance and comfort. FreeStyle helps generate maximum power in your swing by providing greater freedom of movement. Traction is enhanced thanks to an outsole inspired by the Red-Eyed Tree Frog, which enables the cutting-edge design to deliver great traction...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 25 January 2016
MOI is talked about a lot in golf, and engineers are forever spouting how raising MOI in drivers and irons increases forgiveness and playability. But MOI isn’t quite so readily talked about when it comes to putters. Especially not when it comes to classically styled blades. Well TaylorMade reckon MOI’s got a big roll to play in helping you hole more...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 11 January 2016
Ping’s G Series has consistently been amongst the most sold driver and irons in the game since the G2 launched in 2004. G’s won majors, been in the hands of the worlds number one player and brought game improving technology to millions of golfers across the globe. After seven G families Ping are reverting to just “G” for 2016 and...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 11 January 2016
Whether you’re a Ping lover or hater you’ve got to admit their irons are functional, even if they haven’t always topped the pile when it comes to beauty. If you must have super sexy irons then we reckon you’ll love the new G. It’s a wolf in sheeps clothing. A full out game improvement iron but disguised as a sleeker,...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 11 January 2016
Ping have put in some serious effort to improve the G driver but the fairways and hybrids certainly haven’t been an after thought as they’ve got some significant updates too. Lower leading edge Ping’s research has shown how modern golfers struggle launching shots off the short grass with their fairway woods. So their engineers have lowered the leading edge which effectively raises...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 1 January 2016
Face flex technology is entrenched in the performance of irons nowadays just as it has been in drivers for years. Manufacturers reckon if they get the iron face flexing like a driver your ball speed and carry distance can be improved. It’s worth remembering face flex in irons is just as limited as drivers. 239 microseconds plus a manufacturing tolerance of...
Written by Chris Jones, Editor on Thursday 17 December 2015
If you play a Bridgestone ball, stock up on boxes now – the Japanese company is pulling the plug on its UK operation. That means it will no longer sell any balls, clubs or accessories in the UK. The US operation – which includes sponsorship of PGA Tour stars like Brandt Snedeker and Matt Kuchar – will be unaffected. The brand, which...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 17 December 2015
Unless you’ve been living under a rock in a galaxy far, far away, it won’t have escaped your attention that there’s a new Star Wars film out this week. If you’re a big fan, you can buy all manner of Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise, including posters, mugs, jumpers, shirts, jewellery, and even ‘The Dark Side’ mascara. Now, as these...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 11 December 2015
It’s 10 years since adidas first introduced the Tour 360 shoe. In 2005 their promise of 360 degree support was pretty much unheard of at the time. Since then the 360’s have gone on to win 38 PGA Tour events and sell more than 2 million pairs. With such a pedgiree of success adidas’s excitment at the next generation Tour...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 10 December 2015
Nike are beating the RZN drum loud as they’re utilizing the material in a huge chunk of their 2016 range. But hey if it delivers the sort of game improving opportunities they claim why wouldn’t you? Its lightweight and strength properties aren’t limited to drivers and balls either, hence why it features heavily in both new Fly irons. Fly and Fly...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 10 December 2015
Nike’s new Vapor Fly and Fly Pro drivers have been born out of challenges made from their tour athletes to improve performance through equipment. When Rory says he’s on a mission to max out his ball speed trust us you sit up and listen. You don’t need to be Sherlock to spot both heads are painted what Nike like to call...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 10 December 2015
The new Vapor Fly range isn’t just limited to drivers, there’s also a range of fairways and hybrids to boot. Both have been streamlined to have a clean, simple look at address for 2016. The heads are familiar shapes because Nike say its what their athletes like. But a 30% lighter crown and deeper compression channel help improve impact efficiency. If you’ve...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 10 December 2015
Materials good for making drivers don’t get discovered everyday. In fact its decades since a significant step’s been made in finding the new titanium of golf! Nike reckon they’ve done just that with their new RZN material which is a specially blended thermo plastic that’s lighter than titanium yet just as strong. By making 60% of the new Vapor Flex...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 3 December 2015
Ever dream of adding 30 yards to your drives? What about considered how much better you’d score hitting 7 irons into greens rather than your usual 5 iron? Well, we feel your pain. So we’ve decided to set ourselves a challenge. We want to see if it’s possible to add 30 yards to your game in just 30 minutes. So we are...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 1 December 2015
Cobra have a decent pedigree when it comes to making easy to hit game improvement drivers and irons, its how they cut their teeth in the 1990’s. Cobra’s engineers have obviously been busy in 2015. They’ve created the cracking King Ltd and F6 ranges but also had time to work up an entirely new Max range too. Cobra reckon its...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 1 December 2015
The growth of putter grips Five years ago, hardly anyone had heard of SuperStroke and its putter grips. In 2009, the American company sold 5,000 grips. Last year, they sold over 3,000,000. Phil Mickelson, Matt Kuchar, Sergio Garcia, Jordan Spieth and Jason Dufner all use SuperStroke grips. Nowadays, over 25% of Tour pros use SuperStroke grips, and that number continues to...
Tuesday 1 December 2015
Winter may be upon us, but if you’re playing in the right gear those cold mornings, high winds and showers needn’t dent your enjoyment of a round. We’ve pulled together a guide to the products that have the ability to make this year’s winter golf season your best ever. 10 ways to keep warm 1 Studies can’t agree on...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 1 December 2015
Wilson Staff have pioneered Low Compression Technology in golf balls for a decade. They already offer a 29 compression DX Soft and 35 compression DX3 Spin ball. They reckon this new DX3 Urethane offers softer feel, exceptional distance and extra control around the greens. “We’ve been working on a low compression solution for urethane covers since we introduced the original DX2,”...